CHARGING
THE
BATTERY PACK
To charge
the
battery
pack,
use
the exclusive
AC
power
adapter/battery
charger
AA-V5U
(provided/optional)
or
,ar
battery
charger
BH-V5U
(optional)
.
A WORD
ON
THE EXCLUSIVE BN-V5GU/V6GU/V7GU BATTERY PACKS
The
BN-V5GU/V6GU/V7GU
are
nickel-cadmium batteries. Give
attention
to
the
following
to
make
the
most
of
their
characteristics.
~
I..._,
Temperature ranges:
~
The recharging
time
is
based
on
room temperature
of
20°C
(68°F).
Terminals
The lower
the
temperature, the longer the recharging time.
For charging:
10°C
to
35°C
(50° F -
95°F)
Do
not
short-circuit
For operating:
0°C
to
40°C
(32°F
-
104°F)
'
For storing:
-10°C
to
30°C
(14°F
-
86°F)
~----
The
battery
pack
has
been
kept
in the uncharged state
for
shipment. Therefore, before
use,
charge
it.
BE
SURE TO
CAREFULLY
READ
THE
CAUTION
ATTACHED
TO
THE
BATTERY
PACK.
Charging procedure
Charging
time
BN-V5GU
50 min.
BN-V6GU
70
min.
BN-V7GU
80
min
.
•The
charging
time
differs
depending on the ambient
temperature and the
condition
of
the
battery
pack.
1
2
3
4
Connect the
AC
power cord
to
a wall
outlet.
(The POWER i
ndicator
will
light.)
Align the marks on the
battery
pack and adapter.
Slide the batte
ry
pack in the
direction
of
the
arrow
until
it
locks in place.
When charging
is
completed, the
CHARGE
indi-
cator
goes
out
.
PRECAUTIONS
•If
used
near a radio, the provided
AA-V5U
AC
power adapter/ba
ttery
charger may interfere
with
reception.
•Prevent
inflammables, water and metal I ic objects
from
entering
the
unit
.
•Do
not disassemble
or
modify
the
unit.
•Do
not
apply
shocks
to
the
unit.
•Do
not
subject
the
unit
to
direct
sunlight.
•Avoid
using the
unit
in
extremely
hot
or
humid
places.
•Avoid
using the
unit
in places subject
to
vibrations.
Note:
The
optional
BH-V5U
Car
Battery Charger can
charge the batteries
from
a car battery.
For
details refer
to
the
instructions
of
the
BH-V5U.
Recording
time
for
the
GR-A30U
BN-V5GU
25
min
.
BN-V6GU 50 min.
BN-V7GU
80 min.
•The
recording
time
per charge
is
influenced
by
the
duration
of
recording standby, frequency
of
zoom-
ing, etc.
It
is
safer
to
have spare
battery
packs.
When using the
AA-V5U
in
areas
other
than the USA.
USING
HOUSEHOLD
AC PLUG
ADAPTER
In
case
of
connecting the
unit's
power
cord
to
an
AC
wall
outlet
other
than American National Standard
C73
series
type,
use
an
AC
plug adapter, called a
"Siemens Plug",
as
shown below.
For
this
AC
plug adapter,
consult
your
nearest
JVC
dealer.
0
Plug
adapter
(optional)
JVC's
part
number
"PU55494"
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